Kaminsky Officially Declared Winner in Special Election to Replace Skelos

Local Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) was officially declared the winner of the special election held in April for the open seat for the 9th Senate District on Monday.

Officials confirmed that he beat out Republican Christopher McGrath by a total of 886 votes.

"I am honored that my neighbors have elected me to deliver for Long Island and clean up Albany as their State Senator." Kaminsky said in a statement. "For far too long, South Shore taxpayers have been the victim of politicians who put themselves before their community and I pledge to fight everyday to return our state government to the people."

The election was held to replace former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, who was convicted of federal corruption charges last year. Kaminsky will serve out the remainder of his term for this year.

"Fighting corruption so that taxpayers come first is my top priority and this week I will immediately begin my push to ban outside income, close the llc loophole, and reform our outdated campaign finance system," Kaminsky said in a statement.

He will be sworn in on Tuesday.